{"title":"Silver Plate","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ornate-silver-plated-drinks-tray","title":"Ornate Silver Plated Drinks Tray","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrnate Vintage Silver-Plated Gallery Drinks Tray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully decorative \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evintage silver-plated drinks tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, combining generous proportions with beautifully detailed ornamentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe tray features an elaborate \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eembossed and chased-style floral and foliate design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, with scrolling decoration covering much of the surface and framing a plain central cartouche. A raised \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003epierced gallery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e runs around the shaped edge, incorporating two practical carrying handles and giving the piece its particularly elegant appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eGallery trays were designed with both beauty and practicality in mind, the raised border helping to keep glasses and decanters secure while being carried. Similar silver-plated examples became particularly popular for entertaining during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA fabulous piece for a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehome bar, drinks trolley or dining room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, it would look wonderful dressed with crystal decanters, cocktail glasses or a champagne bucket. Equally striking left empty on a large ottoman or sideboard, where the ornate decoration can be fully appreciated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate on Copper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Vintage – exact date to be confirmed from marks\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Ornate floral and foliate scrollwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Pierced gallery with integrated carrying handles\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 45 x 30cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related surface wear and light marks consistent with previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House Styling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Pair with vintage cut crystal, a silver-plated cocktail shaker and coupes to create a wonderfully glamorous drinks setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistory in Your Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58796292407621,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_1443.jpg?v=1786108376"},{"product_id":"large-edwardian-silver-plated-tray","title":"Large Edwardian Silver Plated Tray","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Edwardian Silver-Plated Gallery Serving Tray – c.1905\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAn impressive \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003elarge Edwardian silver-plated serving tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1905.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOf elegant elongated oval form, the tray features a beautifully \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003epierced gallery border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e with delicate repeating detail and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eintegrated cut-out carrying handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e to either end. The generous polished surface gives the piece wonderful presence while reflecting glassware and candlelight beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLarge gallery trays of this type were fashionable during the Edwardian period and were designed for entertaining, particularly for presenting tea services, decanters and drinks. Comparable Edwardian examples dating around 1900–1910 frequently feature pierced galleries and integral handles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eToday, its generous proportions make it a fabulous \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003echampagne, cocktail or decanter tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, particularly striking styled on a large ottoman, dining table or sideboard with vintage crystal and silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Edwardian, circa 1905\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e England\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 61× 41cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition with surface marks, light scratching and age-related wear consistent with over 100 years of use. Please refer to the photographs as these form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA wonderfully decorative yet entirely usable piece of Edwardian tableware — perfect for entertaining and a classic example of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory in Your Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58796308037957,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_1466.jpg?v=1786108453"},{"product_id":"1950s-silver-plated-cocktail-shaker","title":"1950s Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage 1950s Silver-Plated Cocktail Shaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully stylish \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1950s silver-plated cocktail shaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, with a classic tapered form, broad stepped shoulder and removable top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eDating from the glamorous post-war era, when cocktail parties and home entertaining were increasingly fashionable, this handsome shaker has a beautifully understated design that works equally well in a traditional or contemporary setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe polished silver-plated body bears an \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eengraved monogram to the front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, adding character and a lovely sense of provenance. Signs of previous use and gentle surface wear give the piece an appealing, authentic vintage patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBoth decorative and practical, it would look fabulous displayed on a drinks trolley or bar alongside vintage crystal glasses, decanters and silver-plated barware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Circa 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Mid-20th Century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good vintage condition with surface marks and light wear consistent with age and use.Small bump inside strainer. Please refer to photographs for full condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 22 x 9cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker\/Marks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Monogramed EGA 1952\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA timeless piece of vintage barware from the golden age of cocktail entertaining – perfect for mixing a Martini, Manhattan or Negroni, and handsome enough to leave permanently on display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58796317245765,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_1501.jpg?v=1786108677"},{"product_id":"victorian-silver-plated-epergne","title":"Victorian Silver Plated Epergne","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eVictorian Gilt Metal Giraffe Elkington Epergne Centrepiece 1868\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully decorative Elkington \u0026amp;Co Victorian epergne, featuring an elegant giraffe standing beneath an impressive canopy of sweeping palm leaves. The sculptural design is beautifully detailed, with textured trunks, individually worked foliage and a naturalistic rocky base that sits on top of the original mirrored matching base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe giraffe is picked out in a contrasting gilt finish, creating a striking focal point against the silver-toned metalwork. The exotic subject matter reflects the Victorian fascination with travel, natural history and the wider world, when animals and tropical motifs increasingly appeared in decorative objects for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOriginally designed as a table centrepiece, epergnes were used to create height and drama on a formal dining table and could incorporate dishes, baskets or decorative elements for fruit, flowers and sweetmeats. This unusual example is particularly appealing for its wonderfully theatrical palm-tree form. This epergne centrepiece is missing its glass conical vases as many are missing and today we replace these vases with candles. Rare to have the matching mirrored base. Superb Elkington \u0026amp;Co hallmarks that dates this piece with the letter F to 1868. These are not British hallmarks but marks for the prestigious Elkington Plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e This is a super heavy item so can only be shipped within the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Victorian, 19th century 1868\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver-toned metal with gilt metal giraffe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Victorian \/ Exotic Revival\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear and patination consistent with its age. Please refer to photographs for details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 60 x 60cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA fabulous statement piece for a dining table, sideboard or console, and a particularly characterful example of Victorian decorative design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e We love antiques that bring a sense of theatre to a room, and this extraordinary giraffe and palm-tree epergne certainly does that. Decorative, eccentric and unmistakably Victorian, it is a piece designed to be noticed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58796326060357,"sku":null,"price":725.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_36062.jpg?v=1788273604"},{"product_id":"centre-piece","title":"Victorian Silver Plated Epergne","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eVictorian Silver-Plated \u0026amp; Cut Glass Epergne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAn impressive Victorian epergne, combining an elaborately modelled silver-plated base with a beautifully cut glass trumpet vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe substantial base is richly decorated in the exuberant Victorian taste, with scrolling foliate detail, acanthus leaves and a wonderfully ornate central support, raised upon three decorative feet. Above sits a tall, flared cut glass trumpet with elegant geometric cutting which catches and reflects the light beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEpergnes were designed as spectacular table centrepieces and became particularly fashionable during the Victorian period. Traditionally used to display flowers, fruit and sometimes sweetmeats, they were intended to bring height and drama to a formally laid dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eToday, this piece would make a striking centrepiece filled with seasonal flowers, but is equally decorative displayed on its own. A wonderful example of the Victorian love of elaborate tableware and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Victorian, 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate and cut glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with its history\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWe particularly love antique pieces that can still be used and enjoyed today. This dramatic epergne would look magnificent at the centre of a dining table, filled with flowers for a dinner party or special occasion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base features beautifully cast, flowing organic scrollwork and acanthus leaves, transitioning into a floral collar that holds the glass. This highly ornate, classical design was the absolute speciality of Hawksworth, Eyre \u0026amp; Co who were famous across Britain for their high-end centrepieces, candelabras, and banquet tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in Sheffield, England between 1870 and 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePseudo hallmarks were often used on quality silver plate to make it look as though they were sterling silver hallmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58998043771205,"sku":null,"price":465.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_2342.jpg?v=1787755299"},{"product_id":"reed-barton-ice-bucket","title":"Reed \u0026 Barton Ice Bucket","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003eReed \u0026amp; Barton Silver-Plated Ice Bucket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAn elegant \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evintage silver-plated ice bucket by Reed \u0026amp; Barton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, one of America’s most respected silverware manufacturers, founded in Massachusetts in 1824.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe bucket has a wonderfully architectural design, with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evertical panelled detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e to the body and simple banded borders. The distinctive swing handle is finished with a charming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efigural animal mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, giving the piece plenty of character and making it particularly decorative when displayed on a drinks table or bar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOriginally designed as an ice bucket, today it would be equally stylish for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003echilling a bottle of wine or champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, or simply displayed amongst a collection of vintage barware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Reed \u0026amp; Barton\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Vintage, likely mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good vintage condition with age-related wear and patination to the silver plate, consistent with its age and use. Please refer to photographs for overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Little History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eReed \u0026amp; Barton was established in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTaunton, Massachusetts in 1824\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and became one of the best-known American manufacturers of silver and silver-plated tableware. Its pieces were designed to bring elegance to entertaining and are particularly associated with the beautifully appointed dining tables, cocktail bars and drinks trolleys of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully decorative and useful piece of vintage barware — perfect for adding a little old-world glamour to a contemporary drinks table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs with all our vintage and antique pieces, signs of age and previous use form part of its individual character and history.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican silver plated ice bucket by Reed \u0026amp; Barton of Taunton, Massachusetts, dating to around 1880-1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coopered pail or barrel-form ice bucket, deliberately made to resemble a traditional wooden bucket with individual staves and horizontal bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wonderful little animal on the top of the swing handle is a reclining fox holding its prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn used antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58998158131525,"sku":null,"price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_2356.jpg?v=1787755624"},{"product_id":"georgian-silver-plated-champagne-bucket","title":"Georgian Silver Plated Champagne Bucket","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorgian Silver-Plated Champagne Bucket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA magnificent \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGeorgian silver-plated champagne bucket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, beautifully proportioned and richly decorated in the classical taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis impressive cooler features a broad flared rim with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003erope-twist gadrooned detailing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, elegant twin scrolling handles and a wonderfully decorative lower body with bold lobed ornamentation. Raised upon a substantial circular pedestal foot, also finished with gadrooned decoration, it has the weight and presence associated with grand Georgian tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOriginally designed for chilling wine or champagne at the dining table, pieces of this scale were both practical and an important display of fashionable entertaining. Today, it makes a spectacular addition to a drinks table, dining room or home bar and looks particularly striking filled with ice and a favourite bottle of champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Georgian\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Classical \/ Georgian\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Champagne or wine cooler\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition with age-related wear, marks and patination consistent with its age and use. These are part of the character and history of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 24cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth including handles: 27cm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter at rim: 21cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully decorative and usable piece of Georgian tableware — perfect for bringing a little historic grandeur to modern entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs with all Heritage House antique and vintage pieces, signs of age and previous use are to be expected and form part of the individual character and story of the piece.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59001314443589,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3085.jpg?v=1787764134"},{"product_id":"victorian-silver-plated-lions-head-champagne-bucket","title":"Victorian silver plated Lions Head Champagne Bucket","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVictorian Silver-Plated Champagne Bucket with Lion Mask Handles\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully decorative \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVictorian silver-plated champagne or wine bucket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, dating to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003elate 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, with a strong classical influence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe substantial tapered body is finished with an ornate \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efoliate and scrollwork border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, while the sides are embellished with particularly impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003elion mask mounts holding large drop-ring handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. Fine horizontal banding around the body and a stepped circular foot complete the elegant design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLion mask ring handles were a popular neoclassical motif on quality 19th-century wine coolers and tableware, giving pieces such as this a suitably grand country-house appearance. Comparable late-19th-century silver-plated wine coolers are also recorded with lion mask ring handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Late 19th century, circa 1880–1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Victorian\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Lion mask and ring handles, decorative foliate border and stepped circular base\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition with surface marks, light scratching and areas of tarnishing consistent with age and use. These form part of the character and patina of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA striking and highly usable piece of antique barware, perfect filled with ice and a bottle of champagne, or equally beautiful displayed with flowers. Its generous proportions and sculptural lion detailing make it a fabulous statement piece for a dining table, drinks trolley or home bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 22cm\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 21cm\u003cbr\u003eWidth including handles: 24cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease note: as with all antique pieces, there may be minor signs of wear and imperfections commensurate with age.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59001328369989,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3090.jpg?v=1787764509"},{"product_id":"french-art-deco-champagne-bucket","title":"French Art Deco Champagne Bucket","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrench Art Deco Silver-Plated Champagne Bucket, c.1930\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAn elegant French Art Deco champagne bucket dating to circa 1930, with a beautifully simple tapered form and distinctive stepped circular side handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe restrained, streamlined design is characteristic of French Art Deco barware of the 1920s and 1930s, when traditional decorative forms gave way to cleaner lines, geometric detailing and highly polished metal surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCrafted in silver-plated metal, the bucket has a gently flared rim and subtle banded detailing around the base. The wonderfully architectural handles give the piece its particular character and provide a lovely contrast to the otherwise understated silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA stylish and highly usable piece of vintage barware, perfect filled with ice and a favourite bottle of champagne or wine. When not in use, it would look equally at home displayed on a drinks trolley, sideboard or dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Circa 1930\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver-plated metal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good vintage condition with surface marks, light scratching and areas of patina consistent with age and use, all contributing to its authentic character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 22 x 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA wonderfully chic piece of French Art Deco entertaining ware — timeless, practical and made to be enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59001333514565,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3103.jpg?v=1787764767"},{"product_id":"victorian-silver-plated-calling-card-tray","title":"Victorian Silver Plated Calling Card Tray","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian Silver-Plated Calling Card Tray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA beautifully decorative Victorian silver-plated calling card tray, dating from the late 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOf elegant shaped circular form, the tray features a finely engraved centre with elaborate scrolling foliate and paisley-style decoration. The raised scalloped border is finished with delicate beading and ornate foliate details, giving the piece a wonderfully refined appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eCalling card trays were an important feature of the Victorian home, traditionally placed in the entrance hall to receive the visiting cards of guests. Calling cards formed part of the elaborate social etiquette of the period, with cards often being handed to a servant or left on a tray when making a formal visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eToday, this charming piece makes a beautiful decorative accessory. Perfect for displaying jewellery, keys or small treasures on a hall table or dressing table, or simply styled as part of a collection of antique silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Victorian, 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e England\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition with surface wear and light marks consistent with age and use, adding to its authentic character and patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA lovely piece of Victorian social history that remains both decorative and useful in the modern home. Lovely for putting a candle or Decanter on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59001367167301,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3095.jpg?v=1787765138"},{"product_id":"vintage-silver-plated-leonard-champagne-bucket","title":"Vintage Silver Plated Leonard Champagne Bucket","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Silver-Plated Leonard Champagne Bucket\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA wonderfully elegant vintage silver-plated champagne bucket by Leonard, with a classic flared form, decorative rim and traditional lion’s head ring handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe beautifully polished silver plate gives the piece a timeless country-house feel, while its generous proportions make it perfect for chilling a favourite bottle of champagne or sparkling wine. Equally lovely displayed on a drinks table or home bar when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA stylish and practical piece of vintage barware, ideal for entertaining and particularly striking paired with antique or vintage champagne coupes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Vintage, 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Leonard\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good vintage condition with gentle signs of age and use consistent with its history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart of the Heritage House collection — carefully sourced pieces chosen for their history, beauty and usefulness in the home.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59010449080645,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3251.jpg?v=1787834496"},{"product_id":"large-edwardian-silver-plated-rectangular-galleried-tray","title":"Large Edwardian Silver Plated Rectangular Galleried Tray","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Edwardian Silver-Plated Gallery Tray on Copper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA wonderfully impressive \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdwardian silver-plated gallery tray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, dating to the early 20th century and made with a substantial copper base beneath the silver plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a particularly handsome example, with its generous rectangular form softened by elegant canted corners. The tray is surrounded by a beautifully \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epierced gallery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, with elongated vertical detailing and four integral shaped carrying handles incorporated into the sides. Raised on charming rounded ball feet, it has both presence and practicality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe silver-plated surface has developed the gentle signs of age and use that we love to see in antique tableware, while glimpses of the copper beneath the plate add warmth and character and tell the story of a piece that has been enjoyed for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLarge gallery trays such as this were designed for entertaining and serving, and today it would make a magnificent centrepiece for a drinks table. Style it with \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecrystal decanters and glasses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, use it for champagne and cocktails, or fill it with treasured objects on a coffee table or ottoman. Its scale also makes it wonderful for entertaining when carrying drinks from room to room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA beautiful piece of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdwardian country-house tableware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and exactly the sort of useful antique that works just as well in a contemporary home as it would have done over a century ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Edwardian, early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Silver plate on copper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Rectangular galleried serving tray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Pierced gallery, canted corners, four integral handles and ball feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Good antique condition with age-related surface wear, light scratching and areas of wear to the silver plate consistent with its age and use. Please refer to the photographs, which form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasures: 60cm x 37cm x6cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House – History in Your Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59483981218117,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_4939.jpg?v=1790268571"},{"product_id":"large-victorian-silver-plated-tray-turkey-tray","title":"Large Victorian Silver Plated Tray Turkey Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Victorian Silver-Plated Meat Platter \/ Serving Tray – Monogrammed “D”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA magnificent and impressively large \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian silver-plated meat platter or serving tray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, dating to the late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis handsome oval tray has a wonderfully substantial presence, with a broad \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eshaped and scalloped border\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, raised moulded rim and integral handles to either end. The generous proportions would originally have made it ideal for presenting a large roast or joint of meat at the Victorian dining table, although today it makes an equally striking serving or drinks tray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe centre is engraved with a beautifully decorative \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGothic letter “D”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, almost certainly an original family or household monogram. It is a charming reminder that pieces of this quality were often commissioned or personalised for use in a particular home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reverse carries a series of period maker’s and plate marks together with the pattern or model number \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1085\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e. The marks confirm that this is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esilver plate rather than sterling silver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA particularly lovely feature is the wonderfully reflective surface. When used on a dining or drinks table, the silvered surface catches candlelight, flowers and glass beautifully, making it an exceptional piece for entertaining and tablescaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere are surface scratches and signs of use to the central well, entirely consistent with its age and original purpose. Rather than detracting, these give the tray the character and patina one hopes to find in a genuine Victorian serving piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Victorian, late 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Large oval meat platter \/ serving tray\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetail:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Gothic “D” monogram to centre\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePattern\/Model No.:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 1085\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Good antique condition with surface scratching, wear and patination commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasures: 61cm x 40cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA fabulous piece of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian country-house tableware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e—beautiful piled with glasses and decanters, used for drinks or canapés, or simply placed in the centre of a dining table as a decorative statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House – History in Your Home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59616444481861,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3120.jpg?v=1791383458"},{"product_id":"victorian-asparagus-tongs","title":"Victorian Asparagus Tongs","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian Silver-Plated Asparagus Tongs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA wonderfully substantial pair of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian silver-plated asparagus tongs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, dating to the late 19th century and made for the elegant Victorian dining table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThese impressive serving tongs have a particularly handsome architectural form, with broad shaped handles and beautifully \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eribbed gripping sections\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, designed to hold and serve asparagus spears neatly at the table. Their generous proportions and weight give them a wonderful sense of quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAsparagus was considered something of a delicacy during the Victorian period, and specialist serving pieces such as these formed part of the extensive tableware used in well-appointed households. Rather than serving individual portions, this style of tong was designed to sit on the table or serving dish and allow asparagus to be lifted without damaging the delicate spears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe silver plate has developed a lovely mellow patina, with surface marks and areas of wear consistent with age and use. The original maker’s marks can be seen to the inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eToday, they are not only a fascinating piece of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian social and dining history\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, but remain entirely usable for serving asparagus and other vegetables. They also look wonderful displayed amongst antique silver and tableware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Victorian, late 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurpose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Asparagus serving tongs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good antique condition with age-related surface wear, marks and patination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA fabulous and increasingly unusual piece of Victorian specialist tableware — exactly the sort of object that brings a little history and theatre back to the dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House – History in Your Home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59616582435141,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3132.jpg?v=1791384119"},{"product_id":"art-deco-silver-plated-cocktail-shaker","title":"Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArt Deco Silver-Plated Cocktail Shaker – Regent Plate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA wonderfully stylish \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish Art Deco silver-plated cocktail shaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, dating to circa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1930s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, with all the glamour of the cocktail age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade in England and marked \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“REGENT PLATE E.P.N.S. MADE IN ENGLAND”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, this handsome shaker has a beautifully simple, streamlined form typical of the Art Deco period. The gently tapering body rises to a broad domed shoulder, finished with a removable top featuring a finely textured decorative band.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eParticularly charming is the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eside pouring spout with its original cork stopper and silver-plated cap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e—an unusual and practical detail that gives the shaker real character. The design allows cocktails to be mixed in the main body and poured neatly through the side spout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe polished silver-plated surface has a lovely mellow antique patina, with signs of age and use that add to its authentic vintage appeal. There is some wear and surface marking consistent with a piece that has been enjoyed for close to a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA fabulous addition to a home bar or drinks trolley and a wonderful piece for anyone who loves the sophistication of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1920s and 1930s cocktail culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. Style alongside vintage coupes, crystal decanters and an antique silver tray for a wonderfully glamorous country-house drinks setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Art Deco, circa 1930s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e England\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaker\/Mark:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Regent Plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Silver plate \/ EPNS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Removable top and side pouring spout with cork stopper\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Good vintage condition with surface marks, patination and wear commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House – History in Your Home.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59616629358917,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3140.jpg?v=1791384378"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/collections\/IMG_1466.jpg?v=1787650421","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/collections\/silver-plate.oembed","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}